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shaggy God story

noun

Etymology

A pun on shaggy dog story, incorporating God. Coined by writer and critic Brian W. Aldiss in a pseudonymous column in the October 1965 issue of New Worlds.

Definitions

  1. A style of science fiction story that attempts to explain biblical concepts with science…

    A style of science fiction story that attempts to explain biblical concepts with science fiction tropes.

    • A typical shaggy God story might feature a pair of astronauts landing on a lush and virgin world; the story ends with their names being revealed as Adam and Eve.

  2. Alternative letter-case form of shaggy God story.

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